Renewables council to present united voice

The newly launched South African Renewable Energy Council (Sarec) aims to consolidate the voices of the renewable-energy sector and represent them to government and other stakeholders as the... 

CIS technology introduced onto local market

Local solar supply and installation specialist Sinetech has introduced Japanese-manufactured copper, indium and selenium (CIS) solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to the local renewable-energy... 

Government braces for more REIPPPP submissions

The South African Department of Energy (DoE) expects the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) to receive higher numbers of bid submissions this year than in... 

REIPPPP reduces cost of renewable-energy technologies

Government’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has been extremely successful in reducing the cost of solar, wind and concentrated solar power (CSP)... 

Industry losing essential technical skills

The South African fastener sector is losing specialised skills as veteran workers are retiring, without skills transfer taking place. The industry also struggles to attract skilled graduates, says... 

Company manufactures fasteners for renewable energy sector

Johannesburg-based fastener solutions provider Swagefast reports that it has experienced an increase in business since it ventured into manufacturing fasteners for the renewable-energy market in... 

Local fastener manufacturing in decline

The South African fastener manufacturing industry is declining because the mining and power industries – its main customers – are not expanding, says the South African Fastener Manufacturers’... 

International congress to focus on automation and control

This year’s International Federation of Automatic Control (Ifac) world congress, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from August 24 to 28, will have as its theme... 

Government printing system upgraded

Local turnkey solutions provider Dac Systems reports that it has, in partnership with enterprise information management solutions provider Intervate, integrated technology to boost the operational... 

Group expands to provide turnkey automation services

Electrical equipment and industrial instrumentation supplier Magnet Group has expanded its focus on designing and installing automation products by incorporating automation and monitoring solutions... 

Solar water heater specialist invests in robot-assisted production

South Africa’s product manufacturers need to invest more in automating and computerising their products and systems to stay abreast of global competition, says local solar water heating specialist... 

Belgian manufacturer establishes local branch

The South African branch of Belgium-based mobile track-mounted crushing and screening equipment manufacturer Keestrack Group has opened its Southern Africa head office in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, in... 

German manufacturer establishes maritime hub in SA

Equipment manufacturer Liebherr is establishing an African maritime hub in Durban to ensure that its Africa-based clients receive the same level of service as could be expected when dealing with... 

SA materials handling 20 years behind

When it comes to materials handling and logistics management, South Africa’s mining industry is 20 years behind other industries, says nonprofit organisation the Chartered Institute of Logistics... 

Flow technology crucial for mine success

Newly established advanced material flow services provider Greentechnical says mining operations need to take into account the importance of material flow technologies when designing materials... 

Company aligns with changing market conditions while continuing to deliver projects

The design and execution of a materials handling system for coal miner Sasol Mining’s Tweedraai expansion project in Secunda, Mpumalanga, showcases mining and bulk handling solutions provider... 

New logistics company launched

Project supply chain management company Greiner and Associates in April established a new company, Greiner Mendi and Associates (GMA), which offers consultancy services to companies that want to... 

Local company completes Malaysian project

South Africa-based materials handling services provider DemcoTech Engineering has completed a four-year contract for the multimillion-dollar iron-ore import/export facility in Lumut, Perak,... 

South African furnace maker refurbs major refinery’s kilns

South Africa-based kiln and furnace manufacturer Van Tuyl Kilns and Furnaces has been contracted to refurbish global precious metals refining and smelting company Rand Refinery’s two kilns in... 

Accurate flue-gas measurements key for furnace efficiency

When extracting and refining valuable geological materials from the earth, a variety of industrial combustion processes are required, says global instrumentation solutions manufacturer E... 

Sector uncertainty causes project delay

Scientific equipment supplier Wirsam Scientific and Precision Equipment has registered a decline in the number of projects that the company and its competitors are being contracted for, owing to... 

SA to host first global furnace conference

The South African Institute for Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) says it is ready for an influx of global furnace manufactures, users and related stakeholders as it prepares to host the first Furnace... 

Smelting companies prepare for economic upturn

There appear to be signs of a potential revival in furnace projects in sub-Saharan Africa, says electric furnaces and associated plant equipment supplier Tenova Pyromet, which is part of the... 

Industry becoming more receptive to cost-effective air-filtering technology

Pretoria-based specialised engineering solutions company Rand Technical Services (RTS) reports that its industrial cyclone air-filtering technology has experienced a boost in market share after... 

Protection of chemists from gas emissions prioritised

South African laboratory equipment supplier Labotec says its supply of air- filtration protection equipment for laboratory personnel, which is manufactured by global laboratory equipment... 

First facial air curtain to be launched this month

South African air filtration solutions company Aircure has advanced the country’s innovative product development capacity by designing and developing the first facial air curtain, the Airhead – to... 

Increasing demand for air-pollution-control systems

Tenova Takraf Africa, part of the global Tenova Mining & Minerals Group, reports that it has seen an increase in demand for air pollution control systems from businesses that operate within South... 

Compressed-air purifier an effective air-control method

South African industrial instrumentation and control equipment supplier Etest says its compressed-air-sourced Air Amplifiers – manufactured by US-based compressed-air product manufacturer Exair –... 

Oz-based shipping specialist targets West Africa market

Australia-based commodity transport and storage solutions provider Intermodal Solutions Group’s (ISG’s) trading arm, Pit to Ship Solutions, will showcase its efficient, cost-effective and green... 

First-time exhibitor aims to create strong communications base in West Africa

US-based test and measurement tools manufacturer and distributor Fluke Corporation says it wants to use its presence at this year’s West African International Mining and Power Exhibition, which... 

Global gathering creates opportunity for local businesses, says Ghana pumps supplier

The biennial West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex) presents West African businesses with an ideal opportunity to showcase products and services and could help even small-scale... 

All systems go for eleventh mining and power expo

South Africa-based co-organisers of the West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex), Exhibition Management Services (EMS), says it is all systems go for the upcoming biennial event, which... 

Investment can improve Ghana’s infrastructure development

Continued investment in Ghana through opportunities offered by events, such as the West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex), can support growth in Ghana’s mining and power industries and... 

SA gloves distributor exhibits at Wampex

South Africa-based gloves specialist Glove Solutions Africa (GSA) will showcase its full range of Advanced Technology Gloves (ATG) and Mec-Dex gloves – for which it is the exclusive supply partner... 

Supply chain services showcased at Wampex

Africa-focused supply chain administration solutions provider Sherwood International will showcase its solutions at this year’s West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex) to be held at the... 

Seamless bend pipes to be showcased at Wampex

Germany-based polymer processing company STAR will showcase its seamless piping solutions at this year’s West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex) at the Accra Convention Centre, in Ghana,... 

Production-monitoring products to be showcased at expo

South Africa-founded and -based electronics and software solutions manufacturer Accutrak will exhibit its latest mobile-enabled software that allows mine production managers to trace real-time... 

Partnership to enhance local flooring industry

Three flooring solutions providers, namely concrete equipment manufacturer and supplier group of companies Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA), flooring concept solutions provider Rock Solid Flooring... 

Flooring range launched onto local market

In response to the growing demand for efficient and cost-effective methods of industrial floor preparation and rehabilitation, flooring solutions provider Diamond Products launched its new ranges... 

Cost efficiency and safety regulations prioritised

Manufacturer of gratings, stair treads, pressed floors and safety handrails Vital Engineering (Vital) reports that its custom-made range of flooring products prioritise safety while also reducing...